Growing Sugar Beets requires
determination, persistence, hard work
and hours in the field. All of our growers
do this to help ensure that Canada has
the sweet stuff for that special celebration
or treat.

Check out these sections for
more information on this crop that has
been grown in Southern Alberta for
generations and is the only source of
100% Canadian Sugar.

APP

Advance Payment Program

The Advance Payments Program (APP) is a federal loan guarantee program brought to you by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The program provides agricultural producers with easy access to low-interest cash advances to a maximum of $400,000.00 per program year with $100,000.00 offered interest free. Starting on June 26th, canola producers will be eligible for $400,000 interest free for their Canola. All other commodities will be capped at $100,000 interest free. In addition, all producers are now eligible to apply for the maximum loan amount which has been raised from $400,000 to $1 million dollars. Applications for the new program will be available as of June 10th with the new increased loan amounts being available starting June 26th. Please click here for the news release and here for the Q&A document.

In return, repayments with proof of sales must be made as agricultural products for which the advance was issued are sold commencing with your first sale.